likeness detection

words.YouTube’s new “likeness detection” tool lets creators submit ID and a short biometric video to flag AI‑generated videos that misuse their faces. While Google says the biometric data is only for verification and the feature’s algorithm, its privacy policy leaves open the possibility of using such data to train Google’s AI models. Critics warn this could jeopardize creators’ control over their likenesses, especially as deep‑fake technology advances. YouTube is reviewing sign‑up wording but won’t change its underlying data‑use policy, and experts recommend creators avoid enrolling for now.